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PEACH TREES 2 to 3 ft. Size Each 1.15 prepaid 
Wards Peach Trees are vigorous, dependable, selected strains. Often bear in three years. Produced 
from heavy bearing trees, carefully pruned and cultivated in the N ursery row to insure perfect develop- 
ment. May be grown in sheltered positions in almost any locality where winters are not too severe and 
springs are not so late that blossoms may be harmed by late frosts. Peaches are one of the most depend- 
able of all fruit trees for home gardens. For proper pollination plant at least two varieties—one a good 
pollinator. May be planted spring or fallin zones 1 through 5, spring only for zones 6 and 7. Not suitable 
for zones 8 and 9. Not suited for upper Michigan except part in zone 6, or upper Wisconsin, even though 
they are included in zone 7 on our map. Shipped Prepaid at proper planting time in your locality. 
91 GC 6402—Ear.y ELBERTA. Yellow freestone. Rip- “S91 GC€406—HaLe Haven. Early yellow free- 
ens about a week before Elberta. Large size fruit 
is lemon yellow with a crimson blush. Firm, juicy, 
delicious yellow flesh keeps its color when canned. 
Excellent quality peach for local markets. One of 
the best for canning. Self pollinating. 
91 GC 6403—Exserta. Midseason yellow freestone. 
Medium oval shaped fruits with rosy blush. Most 
popular of all peach varieties for home or commer- 
cial use. Firm, fine grained flesh is juicy and full 
of flavor. Self pollinating variety. * ° 
91 GC 6405—Go.tpen_ Jupiter. Yellow freestone. 
Matures 20 to 24 days before Elberta. Very hardy. 
Usually blooms after danger of frost. Medium to 
large size golden fruit; fine grained, delicious juicy 
flesh, Self fertile and a good pollinator for other 
varieties. Early shipper. Good for market. 
91 GC 6407—J. H. HALE. Midseason yellow free- 
stone. Larger fruit than Elberta. Solid golden yel- 
low flesh, tender and free from grain. Small pit. - 
Ripens just before Elbertas.* Plant with a good 
pollinator, Fine for dessert or canning. 
PEACH ORCHARD... 2-3 ft. Size. 5 Trees 4.95 
Includes 2 Elberta, 1 Hale Haven, 1 J. H. Hale 
and 1 Golden Jubilee. Labeled. Shipped Prepaid 
from nursery at proper planting time. 
91 GC 6470—2 to 3 ft. tall, Sg to 7Age-in. trunk 
diameter. Prepaid............ All 5 trees for $4.95 
91 GC 6472—4 to 5 ft. tall, %e6 to A¢6-in. trunk 
diameter. Prepaid............ All 5 trees for $7.15 
KEEP THIS BOOK FOR 
YEAR ‘ROUND ORDERING 
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stone. Large round fruit is rich red and yellow, 
showing the red color several days before matur- 
ing; a real market advantage. When allowed to 
ripen fully on the tree, it has a rich sweet flavor 
which is retained over along period. Heavy pro- 
ducer, begins to bear when young. Ripens about 
2 weeks before Elberta. Self pollinating. Hardy. 
“S91 GC 6413—Po tty. Midseason. Large, freestone 
fruit is creamy yellow and crimson. Flesh is 
white, firm, juicy and richly flavored. Stays firm 
' when canned. Begins to bear young, and pro- 
duces heavily. Withstands cold to 20° below 
zero. Ripens just before Elberta. Self pollinating. 
—\91 GC 6415—Rep Haven. Early yellow freestone. 
Bears heavy crops of smooth, almost fuzzless 
peaches. Fruit is a brilliant red color with creamy 
yellow background, Allow ample time for ripen- 
ing as fruit usually reddens before it ripens. 
Flesh is fine grained, juicy and flavorful. Flesh 
~ and skin are firm, handle well. Fine shipper. 
Ripens about 30 days before Elberta. Tree is good 
producer. Self pollinating. Hardy variety. 
PRIcES OF PEACH TREES 
State Cat. No., Height, Nearest Express. Station 
Height Trunk 1 to3 | 4to7 |8 or more 
Feet Diameter Each | Each Each 
2 to 3 |546 to Wg In.} $1.15 | $1.00 95e 
3 to 4 7/6 to %e In.) 1.30 1.20 $1.10 
4to5 |%6 tole In| 1.65 | 1.55 1.45 
5 to 6 ft. Quick Crop Size PEACH TREES ON PaGE 46 
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APRICOT TREES 4 to 5 ft. Size 2.25 Prepaid 
Wards apricot trees are well rooted, have been 
pruned and sprayed at the Nursery and come to 
you disease-free and insect free. Thrive and pro- 
duce a crop wherever peach trees grow. Most 
varieties are self fertile, but for best results plant 
both varieties listed for proper pollination. 
Plant 16 to 20 ft. apart in well-drained, sunny 
locatior Not suited for zones 8 and 9. Not suited for 
upper Michigan (except part in zone 6) or upper 
Wisconsin, even though they are included in zone 
7 on our zone map. Plant in spring only in zones 6 
and 7. Plant spring or fall in zones 1] through 5. 
Shipped Prepaid at proper planting time, 
9) GC 6480—Moorparx. Freestone. Considered one 
of the best apricots—well known for-its delicious 
flavor. The standard by which all other apricots 
are judged. Extra large fruit is fine grained and 
juicy. Ripens midsummer. 
~ 91 Gc 6482—Scour. Freestone. A Canadian vari- 
ety of extreme and unusual hardiness. Golden-yel- 
low fruitis very large with attractive reddish blush. 
Tender flesh, delightful flavor. Ripens Midsummer. 
PRICES OF ABOvE AprRiIcoT TREES 
State Cat. No., Height, Nearest Express Station 
Height Trunk lto3 | 4ormore 
Feet Diameter Each Each 
4toS | %geto!l%¢ In. $2.25 $2.15 
APRICOT ORCHARD. Includes 2 Moorpark and 1 
Scout. Labeled. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 GC 6485—3 to 4 ft. tall...... All 3 trees for $3.75 
91 GC 6484—4 to 5 ft. tall......All 3 trees for 6.15 
SAVE THIS BOOK FOR YOUR FALL ORDERING 
A great majority of the plants sold in this Garden 
Book may be planted in fall. Plants which thrive 
on fall planting actually gain a six-month growing 
period, Roots respond immediately to the warm soil, 
are nourished by gentle fall rains, and become 
well established before freezing weather sets in. 
Your plants will be ready to burst into top-growth 
at the first hint of warm weather in spring.’ 
